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    Hypothesis: The bigger the area‚ the larger species it can support. Aim: To see how the size of an area affects the relationship between species diversity. Diversity is a range of different elements. Habitat size determines diversity relationship(Edition of Nature‚ March 28 2002). In the research of specie diversity ‚ it was found out that more productivity was done when two different types of species were in one area. It was also said that diversity goes down but as it goes down the productivity

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    Phase Change Lab Ha Min Noh Ms. D Chemistry February 6‚ 2016 Question How does time relate to the change in temperature of H2O as it changes phases from ice to water to gas? Hypothesis If the time which H2O stays on the hot plate increases‚ then the temperature of H2O will increase and the phases from ice to water to gas will change because the heat is a source of energy to change the physical states. Background Ice is a solid form of H2O and water is a liquid form of H2O. The gas form of H2O

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    QUESTION 1 Most of the research on input has developed from Stephen Krashen’s Input Hypothesis. According to the Hypothesis‚ for L2 acquisition to take place‚ the learner must be exposed to comprehensible input. In other words‚ Krashen answers the question about what mechanisms exist to allow learners to acquire a second language. He reaches a conclusion‚ stating that learners can achieve acquisition “by understanding messages‚ or by receiving comprehensible input.” Furthermore‚ the input must contain

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    Question: What kind of creatures will thrive in my evolution simulator? Hypothesis: I think that there will be many creatures with high health‚ because they will survive more damage‚ high speed‚ because they can hunt and run away faster‚ high intimidation‚ because they will be less likely to be attacked‚ and high attack‚ because they will be able to kill stuff more easily. Materials List: Computer My evolution simulator Observer Procedure: Create/download my evolution simulator. Run my evolution

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    our foundation? What is the hyperbolic or absolute doubt? - We can know if a belief is good enough for our foundation by judging whether or not Descartes is successful by biasing his previous held beliefs to be justified. By doing so with conclusive reasons so that the beliefs are true. The hyperbolic doubt is used as a cover up to what Descartes says to be true. 2. Why does Descartes use the hypothesis of an evil genius? Is it not enough to say that we could be dreaming? What can be doubted on

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    We came up with certain hypothesis that are based on our predictions: “Users  experience  an  “illusory  correlation”  when  they  are  asked  to  rank  the  generic brands.”  Users  tend  to  think  that  the  generic  brand  would  be  less  tasty  even  though  in  reality  that’s often  not  the  case.  However  because  it  is  a  generic  brand  they  have  prejudices  against  it.  We  expect participants  to  create  an illusory correlation between the brand‚ its quality and  the price. In our case

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    What is a possible hypothesis for this study? Samantha believes the E-Z program will help improve the student’s grades. Samantha made a formal prediction about the relationship between the students and the new reading program. The hypothesis she made is a testable theory that will prove the results of the program (Burger‚21) Whose class is a control group and why? Mrs. Brown’s class will be the control group. Mrs. Brown’s class did not receive the new reading program. The control group are the

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    Throughout time past‚ forensic science disciplines have helped solved numerous crime investigations and it has given impelling testimony in the area of court trials. In order to reduce the sagacity of siding or bias situation and avoidance in prosecuting innocent victims‚ it is important to analyse‚ validate and have proper presentation of digital evidence in the context of cyber forensics examinations. [1] (Noblett et al‚ 2000) in this essay we will discuss on various topics that describe‚ explain

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    High-fat Diet Contributes to Aggressive Behavior Hypothesis: High-fat diet contributes to aggressive behavior. Introduction: Aggression is a behavior that is destructive‚ hostile or violent and is intended cause harm‚ injury or damaged to the target person or object. Aggression and violence are the major problems in our society and one of the main contributions of this behavior is socioeconomic status (SES). According to the American Psychological association (APA)‚ socioeconomic status is

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    PERSONALITY DISORDERS. WHAT IS PERSONALITY? Personality is made up the characteristic patterns of thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behaviors that make a person unique. Researchers have found while some external factors can influence how certain traits are expressed‚ personality originates within the individual. Personality psychologists are interested in the unique characteristics of individuals‚ as well as similarities among groups of people. ITS CHARACTERISTICS- * Personality is organized and

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